North Korean cheerleaders were shown-up by the South Korean squad. Photo / Getty
The North Korean cheerleaders that grabbed early headlines at the PyeongChang Winter Olympic Games may have met their match.
North Korea's parka-wearing "army of beauties" cheerleading squad, who are part of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's charm offensive, went viral on social media shortly after making their first appearance.
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According to the National security analysts, the cheerleading squad was sent to further divide the US and South Korea, with their North Korean propaganda-like performances.
Earlier today, the Korean women's ice hockey team, who wore a combined pro-unification uniform, versed Sweden.
Despite Korea's 8-0 loss, the stands were far from quiet as the North Korean cheerleaders performed and danced, sparking another social media frenzy.
But the famous northern cheerleaders quickly met their match after their neighbours from the south launched a cheerleading offensive to steal the limelight.
The Korean ice hockey team were cheered on by four South Korean cheerleaders who were dressed in yellow crop tops and white shorts.
The young South Korean women waved pompoms and danced to Avril Lavigne's 'Girlfriend'.
The mighty 200-strong North Korean squad reportedly responded in a much-less upbeat manner, singing ballads about their country in response.
Despite the unified Korean team at the Olympics this year, the two cheerleading squads showcased the deep divide between the two nations.
Some pro-unification South Koreans have opted in support of the North Korean squad, such as Lee Sun-Kyung, who said a "joint cheerleading squad would be phenomenal".
In South Korea, cheerleaders are reported to be "immensely poor" with only a few young women able to make a living.
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